Introduction to Computers
Objective:
Students will communicate digitally, word processing documents created in MS Word via electronic mail .
Technology Standards:
Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software
1.b.1. Use basic commands to save, print, locate, and open Files/folders
Standard 3 - Technology productivity tools
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks
Standard 4 - Technology productivity tools
4.a.1. Use student email, listservs, and/or discussion boards to read, send, and post electronics
Standard 5 - Technology research tools
5.a.1. Use a web-browser to navigate the internet
Writing Standards for Literacy:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):
Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.
Agenda:
Warm-up -
Work on typing skills -
Work writing Skills - Update Journal
Discuss/Review Homework.
Classwork -
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Finish Lesson 14, 16,17 Due Friday
3. Journals Due Friday
Extra credit: ID, USB Flash Drive (Monday)
Closure –
Review today’s work
Homework
Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)
Journal #35
What is you favorite holiday and why? What is your least favorite? Why? If you could invent a new holiday what would it be? How would people celebrate it?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs.)
Use the word extravaganza, in your paragraph.
